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• Power Electronics
• Electrical Machines
• Motor Drives
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Paolo Pescetto is a Fixed-term tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Energy (DENERG) at Politecnico di Torino, where he is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center PEIC (Power Electronics Innovation Center). He serves on multiple academic boards including the College of Electrical and Energy Engineering, College of Computer, Film and Mechatronics Engineering, and College of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Automotive Engineering. His research focuses on power electronics, electrical machines, and motor drives with particular emphasis on electric vehicle applications. His work spans motor control strategies, thermal management of high-power density motors, sensorless control techniques, and integrated power systems for e-mobility. He has developed advanced methodologies for flux mapping, torque ripple compensation, and fault protection in permanent magnet and synchronous reluctance machines. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward solving practical challenges in electric vehicle powertrains, with significant contributions in multi-phase motor drives, thermal management, and fault-tolerant control systems. His work bridges theoretical advances with practical automotive applications, particularly in third-generation electric vehicle technologies. Dr. Pescetto holds multiple patents in motor control technologies, including methods for MTPA tracking without HF injection, spatial harmonic flux-map identification, and isolated on-board battery chargers for electric vehicles. His intellectual property demonstrates practical innovation in the field of motor drives and power electronics. He actively supervises PhD students Andrei Bojoi and Chen Chen in the Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program, focusing on electric motor drives and sustainable traction electrification. His research projects include commercial contracts on sensorless control of synchronous reluctance machines, firmware implementation for motor control, and advanced sensorless control methodologies for brushless motors. As a member of the PEEMD Research Group within DENERG, Dr. Pescetto contributes to cutting-edge research in power electronics and motor drives, with a strong industry collaboration focus that translates academic research into practical automotive solutions.

• Electric Machines
• Power Electronics
• Sensorless Control
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Paolo Guglielmi is a Full Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) of the Polytechnic University of Turin. His research focuses on electric machines, power electronics, sensorless control, and wireless power transfer, with an emphasis on sustainable energy systems and electric vehicle technologies. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center PEIC (Power Electronics Innovation Center) and has held visiting researcher roles at institutions like École Nationale Supérieure d'Électronique (ENSEEIHT), France. Teaching: Courses in electrical engineering, electric vehicles, and machine design at undergraduate and graduate levels. Research Projects: Leads initiatives like NODES (Industry 4.0 for Sustainable Mobility) and COOL-X (Integrated Electric Drive Cooling), funded by PNRR Mission 4 and EU H2020 programs. Awards: Recipient of IEEE Industrial Power Conversion Systems Department Paper Prize (2010) and IDC Prize Paper (2011). Patents: Holder of patents including '3D Power Conversion' and 'Integrated Electric Drive with Cooling Device'. His work integrates power electronics with electromechanical systems to develop compact, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for electric drives and energy conversion, with applications in sustainable mobility and aerospace.

• Power Electronics
• Electrical Engineering
• Control Systems
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Mario Marchesoni is a Professor at the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) , affiliated with the University of Genoa . His academic responsibilities include coordinating the PhD program and teaching advanced courses in electrical engineering with a focus on energy transition and industrial technologies. Ranks: Full Professor Departments: DITEN Research Interests center on power electronics, control systems, and energy conversion , addressing challenges in hybrid vehicles, induction motor drives, and energy storage systems. His work emphasizes improving efficiency and reliability in electrical systems through innovative control strategies and converter topologies. Recent Publications (2024) highlight advancements in DC-DC converters for hybrid vehicles , thermal management of high-power diodes , and sensorless control of induction motors . Key themes include dynamic performance optimization, sub-harmonic reduction, and hybrid energy storage solutions. Contact: Email mario.marchesoni@unige.it or phone +39 010 33 52183. Office hours by appointment at DITEN, via all'Opera Pia 11a, first floor, Genova.

• Control Systems Engineering
• Power Electronics
• Robotics and Automation
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Antonino Sferlazza is an Associate Professor in the Polytechnic School at the University of Palermo, specializing in Control Systems Engineering and Power Electronics. His research focuses on advanced control strategies for electric drives, power converters, and robotics systems. He has taught courses such as Automotive Control Systems , Automatic Controls , and Dynamic Systems Identification and Filtering across multiple engineering disciplines, including Electronics and Aerospace Engineering. His work emphasizes sensorless control of motors (e.g., BLDC, PMSM), DC-DC converter design for automotive and energy systems, and nonlinear control methodologies. Notable contributions include studies on Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) switches for electric vehicle recharging, and robust disturbance rejection control for DC microgrids. He has supervised numerous theses on topics like drone propulsion systems, ROV control, and predictive control algorithms for inverters. His research also extends to localization systems using inertial data and hybrid observers, as well as applications in renewable energy (e.g., micro wind turbines) and automotive systems (e.g., exhaust energy recovery). Sferlazza contributes to both theoretical advancements and experimental validation, publishing in journals and conferences on control systems, power electronics, and robotics.

• Electrical Machines
• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy
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Justin Radu Bojoi is a Full Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) within Politecnico di Torino. He serves as Coordinator of the Interdepartmental Center PEIC (Power Electronics Innovation Center) and Scientific Advisor for the Partnership Agreement with MARELLI. Research Interests: Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, Renewable Energy Integration, Transportation Electrification, and Grid Stabilization. His work focuses on high-efficiency electrical drives, eMobility power electronics, and renewable energy systems. Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize virtual synchronous machine technologies, GaN/SiC wide bandgap devices, modular control systems for electric vehicles, and advanced inverter designs for fuel cell and renewable energy applications. Scientific Awards: 2024 IEEE Industry Applications Society Third Prize Paper Award 2024 Energy Conversion Congress First Prize 2022 IEEE Industry Applications Third Prize 2019 Nagamori Award 2016 ICEM Brian Chalmers Award 2005 IPEC First Prize Advising & Grants: Supervises 15+ PhD students in electrical drives and power electronics. Leads EU, international, and industrial research projects including HiEFFICIENT , TEAMING , and ROCKET , with commercial collaborations at VOLVO CARS, Dana-TM4, and MARELLI.

• Power Electronics
• Electrical Machines
• Control Systems
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Andrea Formentini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) at the University of Genoa. His research focuses on power electronics, electrical machines, and control systems with applications in electric vehicles (EVs), aerospace systems, and renewable energy integration. His recent work analyzes multilevel converter technologies, predictive control algorithms, and energy storage optimization. Notable trends include air-gap modeling for ferrite-core inductors, sensorless motor control techniques, and advanced modulation strategies for improved efficiency. Teaching Responsibilities: ELECTRIC MACHINES AND MAINTENANCE ELEMENTI DI CONVERSIONE STATICA DELL'ENERGIA TECHNICAL-ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING FOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DIGITAL ELECTRIC DRIVE CONTROL

Luis Ramon VaccaroView profile

Associate Professor

• Power Electronics
• Electric Drives
• Motor Control
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Luis Ramon Vaccaro serves as Associate Professor at the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) of the University of Genoa, holding dual administrative roles as Rector's Delegate and Department Board Member. His research centers on Power Electronics and Electric Drives , with specialized focus on high-power converter systems , thermal management of semiconductor devices , and advanced motor control algorithms for industrial applications. Key domains include hybrid vehicle powertrains, energy storage integration, and oil pump systems requiring robust operation under cable-induced distortions. Recent 2024 publications reveal concentrated innovation in power electronics: all five works address critical challenges in converter topologies, thermal characterization, and control strategies for medium-voltage systems. The research demonstrates strong industry applicability, particularly in automotive and energy sectors, with emphasis on efficiency optimization under constrained operating conditions like low switching frequencies. No student advisement details or grant information appears in available records. Operates from a university laboratory facility with appointment-based office hours, maintaining active teaching responsibilities in electric drives and power electronics laboratories.

Saverio BolognaniView profile

Research Fellow

• Control Systems
• Model Predictive Control
• Sensorless Control
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Saverio Bolognani is a Research Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), focusing on advanced control systems for electric drives and power systems. His work bridges graphical models, Bayesian networks, and sensorless control techniques for synchronous and induction motors. Current affiliation: MIT, USA Past affiliation: Department of Information Engineering, University of Padua Research interests include: Model Predictive Control for electric drives Sensorless and self-sensing motor control Microgrid topology identification Machine learning applications in power systems His publications reveal a focus on optimization algorithms for electric vehicles, reliability of electrified transportation systems, and real-time control strategies using Kalman filters and digital twins. Key subfields include deadbeat control, high-frequency signal injection, and torque ripple minimization.

Stefano BifarettiView profile

Associate Professor

• Multilevel power electronic converters
• Next Generation Electricity Grids: Smart Grids and Microgrids
• Interfacing Distributed Generation to the grid or in isolation
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Stefano Bifaretti is an Associate Professor in Power Electronics (ING-IND/32) at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, affiliated with the Department of Information Engineering. His office and laboratory are located in Building C, ground floor. He teaches Power Electronics as his primary course and leads research in power conversion technologies. His research focuses on: Multilevel power converters Smart Grids and Microgrid infrastructure Grid integration of distributed generation Solid-state transformer design Industrial and traction motor drives Bifaretti's publications demonstrate expertise in advanced control systems for power electronics, with recurring themes in grid synchronization techniques, fault-tolerant motor drives, predictive control for power converters, and renewable energy integration. His work consistently addresses efficiency and stability challenges in modern power systems. He heads the Power Electronics Converters and Drives research group, conducting experiments in the Information Engineering laboratory at Building C.

• Power Electronics
• Electrical Machines
• Renewable Energy
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Iustin Radu Bojoi is a Full Professor at the Politecnico di Torino, affiliated with the Department of Energy (DENERG). He serves as Coordinator of the Interdepartmental Center PEIC - Power Electronics Innovation Center and holds the role of Scientific Advisor for the Partnership Agreement with Marelli. His research focuses on power electronics, electrical machines, renewable energy systems, and transportation electrification. Professor Bojoi has authored numerous influential publications and received prestigious awards, including the Nagamori Award (2019) and multiple paper awards from IEEE societies. Academic Role: Full Professor (L.240) Affiliations: DENERG, PEIC Center Key Research Interests: High-efficiency drives, eMobility systems, power electronics for renewables, grid stabilization He has supervised over 15 PhD students in areas such as GaN power electronics, grid-tied inverters, and fault-tolerant motor control. His work integrates advanced semiconductor technologies (SiC/GaN) with innovative control strategies to enhance energy efficiency and reliability in automotive and industrial applications. He has led numerous funded projects, including EU Horizon programs and industry collaborations with companies like Volvo and Dana-TM4. Bojoi is an IEEE Fellow and has held editorial roles for IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics . His contributions bridge academic research with industrial innovation, particularly in sustainable mobility and smart grid technologies.

• Electric Drives
• Power Electronics
• Motor Control Systems
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Emilio Lorenzani is a Full Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences and Methods of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. His research focuses on advanced electrical drives, power electronics, and renewable energy systems. He leads a research group developing innovative motor control strategies, high-efficiency converters, and fault-diagnostic techniques for electric machines. Research Interests: Electric drives and motor control systems Power electronic converters (inverters, transformers) Transformerless photovoltaic and wind energy systems Sensorless control for permanent magnet and induction motors Ground leakage current mitigation in inverters Multi-three-phase propulsion systems for naval applications Key Contributions: His work includes advancements in current source inverters (CSIs), hybrid stepper motor control, and fault-tolerant architectures. The research group has pioneered modular converter designs for electric vehicles and renewable energy integration. Labs/Teams: The group operates within the Department’s facilities in Reggio Emilia (via Amendola 2). Their research website details ongoing projects in electric propulsion and smart grid technologies.

• Power Electronics
• Electrical Machines and Drives
• Grid Stability
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Fabio Mandrile is a Fixed-term Tenured Assistant Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) of the Polytechnic University of Turin. He is part of the Interdepartmental Center PEIC - Power Electronics Innovation Center. His research focuses on power electronics converters, electrical machines and drives, with emphasis on grid stability, e-mobility, and wide bandgap semiconductor applications. He teaches courses in power electronics for grid applications, e-mobility, and automotive engineering at the MSc and PhD levels. PhD Supervision: 5 current students researching topics like GaN-based power electronics for BEV/FCEV, modular multilevel shipboard storage systems, and virtual synchronous generators. Research Projects: Leads studies on ultra-fast bidirectional chargers, WBG inverter optimization, and grid-tied inverter control strategies. His work addresses challenges in energy systems integration, including grid support services, fault ride-through strategies, and high-power inverter design. Key contributions include innovative control algorithms for virtual synchronous machines and modular torque control of multiphase motors. Patents include methods for brake actuator control in electro-actuated systems, real-time grid impedance estimation, and integrated electric vehicle chargers. His publications span over 50 peer-reviewed articles and conference papers, with recent focus on GaN-based inverters, grid-forming inverters, and e-mobility applications.

• Electric drives
• Electrical machines
• Power converters
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Gianmario Pellegrino is a Full Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) , Polytechnic of Turin, Italy. He leads the Power Electronics Innovation Center (PEIC) and serves on the PoliTO Spin-Off Evaluation Commission. His research focuses on electric drives, electrical machines, power converters, and sensorless control , with industry collaborations spanning automotive and aerospace sectors. Professor of Power Converters, Electrical Machines, and Drives IEEE Senior Member and Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications Research Interests include: Finite element analysis for motor design Optimization algorithms in SyR-e open-source platform Thermal management of high-performance motors Sensorless control techniques Recent Publications highlight advancements in: Thermal transient modeling for supercars Data-driven multi-physics simulations Active fault-reaction strategies Scientific Recognition: IEEE Fellow (2022) for Synchronous Reluctance machine contributions Eight Best Paper Awards and ECCE Third Prize (2011) Advising: Supervises 10+ PhD students in electrical engineering, focusing on motor design and control. Labs: Leads PEEMD research group and contributes to PCIM Europe advisory board.

Silvana DellepianeView profile

Associate Professor

• Medical Image Processing
• Tele-rehabilitation Systems
• Remote Sensing
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Silvana Dellepiane serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic, and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) at the University of Genoa's Polytechnic School. Her academic roles include teaching Electrical Communications for Biomedical Engineering and Digital Image Processing across multiple Master's programs including Internet and Multimedia Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and History of Art and Artistic Heritage Valorization. Her research spans interdisciplinary domains with primary focus on Medical Image Processing and Tele-rehabilitation Systems . Key areas include developing exergame-based rehabilitation protocols for systemic sclerosis and multiple sclerosis, lung cancer detection via deep learning, and hepatic disease staging using ultrasound morphological features. She integrates Remote Sensing techniques for flood monitoring through SAR image analysis and contributes to Digital Cultural Heritage Preservation via pigment identification algorithms for artworks. Her work consistently bridges biomedical engineering with telecommunications. Recent publications demonstrate strong trends toward AI-driven healthcare solutions, particularly in markerless telerehabilitation (ReMoVES system) and medical diagnostics (YOLOv8 for lung cancer). Cross-disciplinary applications appear in cultural heritage (digital processing of historical-artistic images) and environmental monitoring (flood risk assessment using satellite data). Over 50 publications since 2002 show consistent output in IEEE/Springer venues with increasing focus on clinical validation studies. As Member of the Joint Teacher-Student Commission, she actively shapes curriculum development. Her technical leadership appears in projects like STORMS (occupational tele-rehabilitation for MS patients) and SPeRA (web portal for Africa-focused health cooperation). Current research involves integrating graph signal processing with Markov modeling for unsupervised image segmentation across medical and remote sensing domains.

• Power Electronics
• Electric Motor Drives
• Renewable Energy Systems
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Giovanni Migliazza serves as a Research Fellow at the Department of Engineering Sciences and Methods, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. His academic work focuses on advanced power electronics systems with particular emphasis on inverter topologies and motor drive applications. His primary research interests span Power Electronics , Electric Motor Drives , Renewable Energy Systems , and Control Systems . Notable contributions include innovative approaches to current source inverter (CSI) topologies, particularly the CSI7 architecture, with applications in photovoltaic integration and electric drives. His work addresses critical challenges in ground leakage current mitigation, thermal management, and efficiency optimization in power conversion systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong focus on motor control strategies, including field-oriented control for hybrid stepper motors and sensorless techniques for permanent magnet synchronous machines. His research demonstrates consistent innovation in extending operational ranges of power converters while addressing practical implementation challenges in industrial applications. While no formal scientific awards are documented in available sources, his research output demonstrates significant contribution to power electronics engineering through numerous peer-reviewed publications and patent applications. His collaborative work spans multiple international research groups, with consistent contributions to IEEE transactions and conference proceedings. Migliazza maintains active research in wireless power transfer systems, particularly split-transformer architectures for compact inductive power transfer. His work bridges theoretical developments with experimental validation, as evidenced by frequent inclusion of hardware implementations and laboratory prototypes in his publications.